Code.org

We used the Accelerated Intro to CS course.

This 20-hour course covers the core computer science and programming concepts in courses 2-4. The course is designed for use with ages 10-18.

Note: The Unplugged Activity in Lesson 4 – Graph Paper Programming served as an introductory activity and was used for Grade 8 mentoring junior and primary students.

Students selected other courses from the Hour of Code and Code Studio Activities.

 

https://code.org/

Teachers Learning Code

Background information and activity suggestions for teachers learning to code and teaching students

http://www.teacherslearningcode.com/en

Code BC

A comprehensive website offering activities geared to specific grade levels

http://codebc.ca/

Sphero Lightning Lab

Your hub to create, contribute and learn with Sphero robots.

Activities, programming and driving the Sphero robots.

https://edu.sphero.com/

You Got This! Coding and the Empathetic Teacher

Article presenting the benefits of teaching students to code and entry points for teachers and students

https://stevenpfloyd.wordpress.com/2016/12/19/you-got-this-coding-and-the-empathetic-teacher/?_tmc=k88_RqSIVwi-v7aL0kEtxldGVLMHbp_2kdYKKaxh1zM

Coding for Kids: The Ultimate Guide for Parents

Information, opportunities and resources designed to help parents navigate the world of coding

https://codakid.com/coding-for-kids-the-ultimate-guide-for-parents/

The following websites provided background knowledge, resources, connections to math and other subject areas, and justification for coding in the classroom:

From Dabbling to Doing: 6 Tools That Excite Kids About Coding

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/10/06/from-dabbling-to-doing-6-tools-that-excite-kids-about-coding/

 

24 Hour of Code Resources for Teachers and Schools

http://classtechtips.com/2016/12/01/24-hour-code-resources-teachers-schools/

 

Teacher-Led Hour of Code Lesson Plans

https://csedweek.org/educate/curriculum/teacher-led

 

10 Hour of Code and Computer Science Resources

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2016/12/02/10-hour-code-resources/[email protected]

 

3 Best Ways to Teach Children Coding for a Better Future

http://pctechmag.com/2016/11/3-best-ways-to-teach-children-coding-for-a-better-future/

 

Why Should We Teach Programming?

http://blog.kodable.com/2014/07/17/why-should-we-teach-programming/

 

Add Coding to Your Elementary Curriculum . . . Right Now

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/add-coding-elementary-curriculum-now-matt-harrell

Life After the Hour of Code

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/life-after-hour-of-code-mary-beth-hertz

 

5 Ways to Bring Tangible Coding Activities & Reading to Hour Of Code Through Robotics!

http://vanmeterlibraryvoice.blogspot.ca/2016/11/4-ways-to-bring-tangible-coding.html

 

15+ Ways of Teaching Every Student to Code (Even Without a Computer)

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/15-ways-teaching-students-coding-vicki-davis

 

How to Teach Kids to Code with MIT’s Scratch Language

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/teaching-kids-coding-mit-scratch-languages/

 

Middle School Coding Projects for Beginners

http://www.lookwerelearning.com/2016/02/middle-school-coding-projects/

 

Coding: Developing Rigorous Thinkers

http://brianaspinall.com/1624-2/

 

Made w/Code: A Project by Google to Encourage Girls to Code

https://www.madewithcode.com/home/

 

Everyone on the Planet Should Learn to Code. Here’s Why and How

https://www.inc.com/andrew-medal/everyone-on-the-planet-should-learn-to-code-heres-why-and-how.html

 

Coded for Success

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/news/coded-success/

 

Inspiring Math Learning Through Coding

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kara-mulder/inspiring-math-learning-t_b_11498160.html

 

Give Your Kids a Most Excellent Coding Adventure

https://www.edsurge.com/research/guides/give-your-kids-a-most-excellent-summer-coding-adventure

 

Engage Kids With Coding By Letting Them Design, Create, and Tell Stories

http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/12/15/engage-kids-with-coding-by-letting-them-design-create-and-tell-stories/

 

How To Use Robots in Elementary Classrooms

http://dailygenius.com/robots-classroom/?_tmc=4-RRf7xK1Xb7Fk9G5i6jduL6j5bSdjJ_MX5FfaJ0mBY

 

6 Summer Reads That Will Teach You—and Your Students—How to Code

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-06-08-6-summer-reads-that-will-teach-you-and-your-students-how-to-code

 

Get coding in your classroom! Enter the Challenge.

http://blog.edtechteam.com/2016/04/get-coding-in-your-classroom-enter.html

 

The 4 Steps to Implementing Computer Science in Elementary School

http://blog.kodable.com/2016/06/04/implementing-computer-science-in-elementary/

 

Here’s Why I’m Going To Teach My Math Students To Code

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2016/02/25/coding-math-gbt/

Girls Who Code

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1fiLTeESh4